Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth met Nepal Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday as part of his official visit to Nepal.
The meeting was held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers at Singha Durbar, with Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava also present. According to Nepal's Prime Minister's Secretariat, the discussions focused on bilateral interests and strengthening military relations between the two neighbouring countries.
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General Dhiraj Seth met Nepal PM Balendra Shah. Shah also holds the Defence portfolio.
Talks focused on bilateral interests and military relations. Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava attended the meeting.
Seth was recently conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army.
He also held talks with Nepal Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel.
General Seth is on an official visit aimed at further strengthening India-Nepal defence and military-to-military cooperation.
The meeting comes a day after General Seth was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army by Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel in Kathmandu, continuing a long-standing military tradition between the two countries.
During the visit, Seth also held discussions with Nepal Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel on matters of mutual interest and ways to strengthen bilateral military cooperation. The latest engagements underline the importance both countries continue to attach to their established defence relationship, even as broader India-Nepal ties have faced periods of diplomatic unease.
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Why This Matters
The meeting is significant because India-Nepal military ties remain an important part of the wider bilateral relationship. Regular engagement between the two countries' military leadership helps maintain communication, cooperation and mutual understanding on defence-related matters.
